Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 10:28 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 3:58 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Apr 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:484.06:12-0.26:04-0.36:577:33Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:014.812:473.87:05-0.16:54-0.16:567:33Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:074.71:553.88:020.17:510.06:557:34First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:254.53:033.89:040.28:590.26:537:35First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:384.44:073.910:060.210:090.26:527:36First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:434.45:084.111:060.111:150.16:517:36First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:444.46:084.312:020.06:497:37Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:414.47:054.512:16-0.112:54-0.26:487:38Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:344.57:584.81:13-0.21:43-0.36:477:39Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:204.58:454.92:06-0.32:29-0.46:457:39Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:034.49:295.02:56-0.33:13-0.46:447:40Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:454.410:105.03:44-0.33:54-0.36:437:41Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:254.210:504.94:29-0.24:32-0.16:427:42Full Moon13Wed
14Thu11:064.111:294.85:12-0.15:070.16:407:42Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:483.95:520.15:390.36:397:43Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:074.612:303.86:310.36:080.46:387:44Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:454.51:143.77:110.56:370.56:377:45Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:244.32:013.67:520.77:150.66:357:45Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:124.22:533.68:400.88:060.76:347:46Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:104.13:463.79:330.89:130.86:337:47Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:064.14:393.810:270.810:270.86:327:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:594.15:324.011:200.611:350.76:317:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:534.16:254.212:110.46:307:49Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:474.27:174.512:380.51:000.26:287:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:374.28:044.71:360.31:480.06:277:51Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:254.28:495.02:310.12:36-0.16:267:52New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:114.29:325.13:25-0.13:23-0.26:257:52New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:584.110:175.24:18-0.24:12-0.36:247:53New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:494.111:095.15:10-0.25:01-0.36:237:54Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:474.06:01-0.25:52-0.26:227:55Waxing Crescent30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658501)

Common Questions About Orton Point, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orton Point, NC today?

Slack tide in Orton Point, NC is approximately 7:13 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orton Point, NC?

Orton Point, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Orton Point, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Orton Point, NC?

Tide predictions for Orton Point, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Orton Point, NC?

Tide data for Orton Point, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658501. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658501.

What is the moon phase in Orton Point, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orton Point, NC is Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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